Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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